GDP growth
Federal Reserve Implements Third Rate Cut of the Year Amid Labor Market Concerns and Persistent Inflation
Dec 11, 2025 03:13 am CST
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third consecutive time this year to a range between 3.50% and 3.75%, citing labor market concerns despite elevated inflation. The decision revealed deepening divisions among Fed officials, with three members voting against the reduction while the central bank projected at least one more rate cut next year and revised its 2026 GDP growth forecast upward to 2.3%.
Understanding the "Hindu Rate of Growth" Controversy: PM Modi Challenges Economic Terminology
Dec 07, 2025 04:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the controversial term "Hindu rate of growth," which was coined in 1978 to describe India's slow economic progress post-independence. This article examines the origin of this contentious terminology, its implications, and the ongoing debate surrounding it, including alternative perspectives like the "Hindutva rate of growth" and expert opinions on India's current economic trajectory. The discussion highlights how economic narratives intersect with cultural and religious identity in Indian economic discourse.
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%: Impact on Loans, Inflation and Economic Growth in India
Dec 05, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, as announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. This unanimous decision aims to stimulate economic growth while managing low inflation. The RBI has upgraded its GDP forecast to 7.3% and projected inflation at 2% for FY2025-26. Additional measures include forex swaps and bond purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore to ensure adequate liquidity in the market.
Indian Rupee Breaks Historical 90 Barrier Against US Dollar: Impact on Markets and Investment Outlook
Dec 03, 2025 01:37 pm CST
The Indian rupee has reached an unprecedented low of 90.13 against the US dollar, breaking the critical 90-per-dollar threshold for the first time in history. This significant currency depreciation, influenced by weak trade flows and uncertainty over the India-US trade deal, has impacted domestic equity markets with the Nifty dropping below 26,000 points. Despite strong economic fundamentals, the continued rupee weakness is forcing foreign investors to sell, creating additional market pressure as traders await possible RBI intervention.
Tata Chairman Reveals: Air India Is a Responsibility, Not Just a Business Opportunity
Nov 30, 2025 01:04 am CST
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran explains why Air India is more than a business venture for the Tata Group, detailing ongoing transformation challenges, fleet modernization plans, and how aviation growth correlates with India's economic expansion despite global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties.
India Achieves 8.2% GDP Growth in Q2: Finance Minister Sitharaman Highlights World's Fastest Growing Major Economy
Nov 29, 2025 12:02 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reports India's economy grew 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025-26, making it the world's fastest-growing major economy. This robust performance stems from fiscal consolidation, targeted investments, and business-friendly reforms, with the Modi government committed to sustaining long-term economic growth through continued policy improvements.
India Records 8.2% GDP Growth in Q2: Manufacturing Surge Drives Six-Quarter High Economic Performance
Nov 28, 2025 08:21 pm CST
India's economy achieved a six-quarter high growth rate of 8.2% in July-September, with manufacturing expanding by 9.1%. Prime Minister Modi credits pro-growth policies as India advances toward its 'Viksit Bharat' vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, though the World Bank notes ambitious reforms will be necessary to maintain the required 7.8% average growth over the next two decades.
India's Economy Shows Resilient 7.3% Growth in Q2 Despite Uneven Development Patterns
Nov 25, 2025 02:56 pm CST
India's economy expanded by 7.3% in the July-September quarter, powered by strong rural and government spending despite weak private investment. While statistical factors like a low deflator may have enhanced the growth figures, India remains among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite external challenges including increased U.S. tariffs and foreign investment outflows.
PM Modi Highlights Development-First Approach as Key to BJP's Electoral Success in Bihar
Nov 18, 2025 01:05 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributes BJP's electoral success to its development-focused governance, citing Bihar election results as evidence that Indian voters trust parties with genuine intentions for progress. Speaking at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture, he encouraged state governments to foster investment-friendly environments while highlighting India's 7% GDP growth despite global challenges, positioning the country as an emerging model for development.
Mark Mobius Endorses Adani Group: "An Investment In Adani Is An Investment In India"
Oct 29, 2025 01:15 am CST
Veteran investor Mark Mobius strongly endorses the Adani Group's role in India's infrastructure development, stating that investing in Adani equates to investing in India's future. He dismisses recent controversies as overblown, defends LIC's investments in Adani companies, and expresses optimism about India's economic outlook with its impressive 6% GDP growth rate.